dialogue the President has described as very constructive, which showed that bilateral cooperation is on the rise. “We noted the similarity of views on many important issues,” the Belarusian leader said, adding that Belarus and Hungary agreed to continue cooperation in various multilateral formats. “Hungary is for us the closest country geographically, historically and culturally,” reminded Lukashenko.
Speaking about economic cooperation, he stated that many Hungarian brands are widely known in Belarus. The task is to make the brand “Made in Belarus” became popular in Hungary.
as a positive example, Lukashenko has led the project of the Belarusian-Hungarian-Swiss cooperation in the production of electric trains “Stadler”. “We have put in Hungary made in Belarus compositions, the first of which is already tested and will soon be on line. Taking into account the plans of Hungary’s transition to green technology seems particularly promising cooperation in the production of buses, electric buses, possibly other equipment,” – said the head of state.
In the coming years, the President is counting on strong growth in trade with Hungary. “We are transcendental numbers not put. While we need to reach 500 million euros. And we assume that this first stage of our intensive contacts will bring tangible success.”
during the talks, said the head of Belarus, the sides discussed international topics. Exchanged, in particular, views on the settlement of the situation in the East of Ukraine. “There is a smoldering conflict is a destabilizing factor for European security, and a challenge for the entire region.”
Recalling the construction in the Republic of the first-born of nuclear energy, Lukashenko bitterly stated about attempts of pressure on the energy policies of not only Belarus, but also of Hungary. “Our countries are faced with a completely unprecedented and blatant attempts to counter the implementation of the sovereign right to develop peaceful nuclear programs,” the President said.
According to him, both countries have agreed that together will provide adequate, but tough response. On the other hand, the official Minsk expressed readiness to accept IAEA expert, EU and other international structures, they were convinced that a nuclear power plant in Astravets is not threatened, neither by the Belarusians or neighbors.
by the Way, currently in Hungary together with Russia, a project similar to Belarusian. We are talking about the construction of two new power units of NPP “Paks”.
In conclusion, the President expressed the belief that to overcome challenges facing the economy “as needed to coordinate efforts where necessary. Today’s constructive and the fruit��tornie negotiations has further strengthened my confidence in this”, – concluded the Belarusian leader.
And at parting he gave the Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban personalized Jersey of the national team of Belarus football 2. It was under him occasionally played himself, Viktor Orban, explain local news portals.
